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Lucas DeFabio, 5, will be grand marshal of the Ballston Spa Business & Professional Association's Holiday Parade on Friday, Dec. 6. Lucas, the son of Daniel and Tina DeFabio, was born with Menkes disease. His family wants to make the community aware about the disease and help others to be diagnosed and treated in time. (Submitted photo) less

Lucas DeFabio, 5, will be grand marshal of the Ballston Spa Business & Professional Association's Holiday Parade on Friday, Dec. 6. Lucas, the son of Daniel and Tina DeFabio, was born with Menkes disease. His ... more

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Hand made items for sale at the Hudson-Mohawk Weavers' Guild 35th Annual Show & Sale at the Pruyn House on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2013 in Colonie, N.Y. The event is free an open to the public through Sunday. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union) less

Hand made items for sale at the Hudson-Mohawk Weavers' Guild 35th Annual Show & Sale at the Pruyn House on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2013 in Colonie, N.Y. The event is free an open to the public through Sunday. (Lori ... more

Photo: Lori Van Buren

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People look at hand made items for sale at the Hudson-Mohawk Weavers' Guild 35th Annual Show & Sale at the Pruyn House on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2013 in Colonie, N.Y. The event is free an open to the public through Sunday. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union) less

People look at hand made items for sale at the Hudson-Mohawk Weavers' Guild 35th Annual Show & Sale at the Pruyn House on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2013 in Colonie, N.Y. The event is free an open to the public through ... more

Photo: Lori Van Buren

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Hand made items for sale at the Hudson-Mohawk Weavers' Guild 35th Annual Show & Sale at the Pruyn House on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2013 in Colonie, N.Y. The event is free an open to the public through Sunday. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union) less

Hand made items for sale at the Hudson-Mohawk Weavers' Guild 35th Annual Show & Sale at the Pruyn House on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2013 in Colonie, N.Y. The event is free an open to the public through Sunday. (Lori ... more

Photo: Lori Van Buren

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Hudson-Mohawk Weavers' Guild member Janet Gallant of Queensbury demonstrates how to spin wool fiber into yarn at the Hudson-Mohawk Weavers' Guild 35th Annual Show & Sale at the Pruyn House on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2013 in Colonie, N.Y. The event is free an open to the public through Sunday. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union) less

Hudson-Mohawk Weavers' Guild member Janet Gallant of Queensbury demonstrates how to spin wool fiber into yarn at the Hudson-Mohawk Weavers' Guild 35th Annual Show & Sale at the Pruyn House on Thursday, Nov. 21, ... more

United Methodist Women, left to right, Sandi Donahue, Mary Herrivk and Amanda Smith-Lucier amid the Guatemalan crafts for sale during the Mayan Hands Fair Trade sale at the Alplaus United Methodist Church on Friday Nov. 22, 2013 in Alplaus, N.Y. The sale continues Saturday Nov. 23 from 10:00am to 3:00 pm. (Michael P. Farrell/Times Union) less

United Methodist Women, left to right, Sandi Donahue, Mary Herrivk and Amanda Smith-Lucier amid the Guatemalan crafts for sale during the Mayan Hands Fair Trade sale at the Alplaus United Methodist Church on ... more

Guatemalan hand made bracelets for sale during the Mayan Hands Fair Trade sale at the Alplaus United Methodist Church on Friday Nov. 22, 2013 in Alplaus, N.Y. The sale continues Saturday Nov. 23 from 10:00am to 3:00 pm. (Michael P. Farrell/Times Union) less

Guatemalan hand made bracelets for sale during the Mayan Hands Fair Trade sale at the Alplaus United Methodist Church on Friday Nov. 22, 2013 in Alplaus, N.Y. The sale continues Saturday Nov. 23 from 10:00am to ... more

Photo: Michael P. Farrell

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Guatemalan hand made stuffed characters for sale during the Mayan Hands Fair Trade sale at the Alplaus United Methodist Church on Friday Nov. 22, 2013 in Alplaus, N.Y. The sale continues Saturday Nov. 23 from 10:00am to 3:00 pm. (Michael P. Farrell/Times Union) less

Guatemalan hand made stuffed characters for sale during the Mayan Hands Fair Trade sale at the Alplaus United Methodist Church on Friday Nov. 22, 2013 in Alplaus, N.Y. The sale continues Saturday Nov. 23 from ... more

Photo: Michael P. Farrell

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Matt Courcelle with his mother, Gretchen Courcelle, and sister Liz O?Clair.

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Matt Courcelle with his mother, Gretchen Courcelle, and sister Liz O?Clair.

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A vehicle involved in an accident on westbound I-90, partially blocks the exit to Everett Road on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2013, in Albany, N.Y. (Cindy Schultz / Times Union)

A vehicle involved in an accident on westbound I-90, partially blocks the exit to Everett Road on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2013, in Albany, N.Y. (Cindy Schultz / Times Union)

Photo: Cindy Schultz

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Traffic is at a standstill after a two-vehicle accident on westbound I-90 near Everett Road on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2013, in Albany, N.Y. (Cindy Schultz / Times Union)

Traffic is at a standstill after a two-vehicle accident on westbound I-90 near Everett Road on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2013, in Albany, N.Y. (Cindy Schultz / Times Union)

Photo: Cindy Schultz

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Traffic makes its their way through the first snow flurries of the season on Wolf Rd. Saturday night Nov. 23, 2013, in Colonie, NY. (John Carl D'Annibale / Times Union)

Traffic makes its their way through the first snow flurries of the season on Wolf Rd. Saturday night Nov. 23, 2013, in Colonie, NY. (John Carl D'Annibale / Times Union)

Photo: John Carl D'Annibale

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Cars wend their way through the first snow flurries of the season along Western Avenue Saturday night Nov. 23, 2013, in Albany, NY. (John Carl D'Annibale / Times Union)

Cars wend their way through the first snow flurries of the season along Western Avenue Saturday night Nov. 23, 2013, in Albany, NY. (John Carl D'Annibale / Times Union)

Photo: John Carl D'Annibale

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An AARP member holds a large board with policy recommendations on it during a press conference held by AARP at the Legislative Office Building on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2013 in Albany, NY. The press event was held for AARP to release a legislative blueprint for improving New Yorkas approach to supporting the 4.1 million unpaid family caregivers. (Paul Buckowski / Times Union) less

An AARP member holds a large board with policy recommendations on it during a press conference held by AARP at the Legislative Office Building on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2013 in Albany, NY. The press event was held ... more

Photo: Paul Buckowski

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Mike Myers of Albany talks about providing care for his mother who is 88 years old during a press conference held by AARP at the Legislative Office Building on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2013 in Albany, NY. The press event was held for AARP to release a legislative blueprint for improving New YorkOs approach to supporting the 4.1 million unpaid family caregivers. (Paul Buckowski / Times Union) less

Mike Myers of Albany talks about providing care for his mother who is 88 years old during a press conference held by AARP at the Legislative Office Building on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2013 in Albany, NY. The press ... more

Photo: Paul Buckowski

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Jeri Cayan, left at podium, of Clifton Park talks about providing care for her husband during a press conference held by AARP at the Legislative Office Building on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2013 in Albany, NY. The press event was held for AARP to release a legislative blueprint for improving New YorkOs approach to supporting the 4.1 million unpaid family caregivers. (Paul Buckowski / Times Union) less

Jeri Cayan, left at podium, of Clifton Park talks about providing care for her husband during a press conference held by AARP at the Legislative Office Building on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2013 in Albany, NY. The ... more

Photo: Paul Buckowski

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Siena's Marquis Wright goes in for a score during their men's college basketball game against St. Bonaventure at the Times Union Center on Tuesday Nov. 19, 2013 in Albany, N.Y. (Michael P. Farrell/Times Union)

Siena's Marquis Wright goes in for a score during their men's college basketball game against St. Bonaventure at the Times Union Center on Tuesday Nov. 19, 2013 in Albany, N.Y. (Michael P. Farrell/Times Union)

Photo: Michael P. Farrell

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Siena's Brett Bisping goes in for a score during their men's college basketball game against St. Bonaventure at the Times Union Center on Tuesday Nov. 19, 2013 in Albany, N.Y. (Michael P. Farrell/Times Union)

Siena's Brett Bisping goes in for a score during their men's college basketball game against St. Bonaventure at the Times Union Center on Tuesday Nov. 19, 2013 in Albany, N.Y. (Michael P. Farrell/Times Union)

Photo: Michael P. Farrell

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Siena's Maurice White captures a rebound during their men's college basketball game against St. Bonaventure at the Times Union Center on Tuesday Nov. 19, 2013 in Albany, N.Y. (Michael P. Farrell/Times Union)

Siena's Maurice White captures a rebound during their men's college basketball game against St. Bonaventure at the Times Union Center on Tuesday Nov. 19, 2013 in Albany, N.Y. (Michael P. Farrell/Times Union)

Captain Curtis Cox talks about the four Guilderland High School students who allegedly made an offensive rap video and have been charged with misdemeanors under Albany CountyOs cyberbullying law at the Guilderland Town Hall on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2013 in Guilderland, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union) less

Captain Curtis Cox talks about the four Guilderland High School students who allegedly made an offensive rap video and have been charged with misdemeanors under Albany CountyOs cyberbullying law at the ... more

Photo: Lori Van Buren

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Participants in the Wildwood program love joining the music jam on the first floor of the New York State Museum on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2013 in Albany, N.Y. The music playing is a 15-year tradition at the museum, but administration has asked them to move to the fourth floor of the museum. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union) less

Participants in the Wildwood program love joining the music jam on the first floor of the New York State Museum on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2013 in Albany, N.Y. The music playing is a 15-year tradition at the museum, ... more

Photo: Lori Van Buren

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Terry Klein of Averill Park plays the tuba, left, and Rachel Gaul of Albany, second from left, plays the oboe as musicians play during the last music jam on the first floor of the New York State Museum on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2013 in Albany, N.Y. The music playing is a 15-year tradition at the museum, but administration has asked them to move to the fourth floor of the museum. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union) less

Terry Klein of Averill Park plays the tuba, left, and Rachel Gaul of Albany, second from left, plays the oboe as musicians play during the last music jam on the first floor of the New York State Museum on ... more

Charles Fisher of Delmar plays the piano while musicians play during the last music jam on the first floor of the New York State Museum on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2013 in Albany, N.Y. The music playing is a 15-year tradition at the museum, but administration has asked them to move to the fourth floor of the museum. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union) less

Charles Fisher of Delmar plays the piano while musicians play during the last music jam on the first floor of the New York State Museum on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2013 in Albany, N.Y. The music playing is a 15-year ... more

Queensbury's Nicholas Marasco celebrates when his team scores in the final minutes of their Class A state semifinal football game against Cornwall on Friday, Nov. 22, 2013, at Dietz Stadium in Kingston, N.Y. Queensbury wins 36-27. (Cindy Schultz / Times Union) less

Queensbury's Nicholas Marasco celebrates when his team scores in the final minutes of their Class A state semifinal football game against Cornwall on Friday, Nov. 22, 2013, at Dietz Stadium in Kingston, N.Y. ... more

Photo: Cindy Schultz

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Queensbury's Keeghan O'Leary, center, embraces teammate Jeffrey Underhill after winning their Class A state semifinal football game 36-27 over Cornwall on Friday, Nov. 22, 2013, at Dietz Stadium in Kingston, N.Y. (Cindy Schultz / Times Union) less

Queensbury's Keeghan O'Leary, center, embraces teammate Jeffrey Underhill after winning their Class A state semifinal football game 36-27 over Cornwall on Friday, Nov. 22, 2013, at Dietz Stadium in Kingston, ... more

Queensbury fan Jill Davis, 18, cheers from the student section during their Class A state semifinal football game against Cornwall on Friday, Nov. 22, 2013, at Dietz Stadium in Kingston, N.Y. (Cindy Schultz / Times Union) less

Queensbury fan Jill Davis, 18, cheers from the student section during their Class A state semifinal football game against Cornwall on Friday, Nov. 22, 2013, at Dietz Stadium in Kingston, N.Y. (Cindy Schultz / ... more

Troy Police Chief John Tedesco prepares to talk about an internal affairs investigation that legal papers said targets him for allegedly telling a person who complained of police brutality that evidence supported the person's allegation. (Skip Dickstein / Times Union) less

Troy Police Chief John Tedesco prepares to talk about an internal affairs investigation that legal papers said targets him for allegedly telling a person who complained of police brutality that evidence ... more

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Schalmont's Devon Willis, left, avoids a tackle from Marlboro's Jimmy Farrett during their Class B state semifinal football game on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2013, at Dietz Stadium in Kingston, N.Y. (Cindy Schultz / Times Union) less

Schalmont's Devon Willis, left, avoids a tackle from Marlboro's Jimmy Farrett during their Class B state semifinal football game on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2013, at Dietz Stadium in Kingston, N.Y. (Cindy Schultz / ... more

Schalmont's Paul Mattick, right, grins after picking a loose ball for more yards during their Class B state semifinal football game against Marlboro on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2013, at Dietz Stadium in Kingston, N.Y. (Cindy Schultz / Times Union) less

Schalmont's Paul Mattick, right, grins after picking a loose ball for more yards during their Class B state semifinal football game against Marlboro on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2013, at Dietz Stadium in Kingston, ... more

Schalmont's Hunter Gac, top, celebrates a touch down with Marcus Ramundo during their Class B state semifinal football game against Marlboro on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2013, at Dietz Stadium in Kingston, N.Y. Schalmont wins 66-0. (Cindy Schultz / Times Union) less

Schalmont's Hunter Gac, top, celebrates a touch down with Marcus Ramundo during their Class B state semifinal football game against Marlboro on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2013, at Dietz Stadium in Kingston, N.Y. ... more

UAlbany coach Bob Ford chats with an official during his last game as coach, at Stony Brook on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2013. (UAlbany sports information)

UAlbany coach Bob Ford chats with an official during his last game as coach, at Stony Brook on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2013. (UAlbany sports information)

Photo: Bill Ziskin

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Hoosick Falls' quarterback Garrett Wright, left, looks to pass during their Class C state semifinal football game against Rye Neck on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2013, at Dietz Stadium in Kingston, N.Y. (Cindy Schultz / Times Union) less

Hoosick Falls' quarterback Garrett Wright, left, looks to pass during their Class C state semifinal football game against Rye Neck on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2013, at Dietz Stadium in Kingston, N.Y. (Cindy Schultz / ... more

Hoosick Falls' coach Ron Jones on the sideline during their Class C state semifinal football game against Rye Neck on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2013, at Dietz Stadium in Kingston, N.Y. (Cindy Schultz / Times Union)

Hoosick Falls' coach Ron Jones on the sideline during their Class C state semifinal football game against Rye Neck on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2013, at Dietz Stadium in Kingston, N.Y. (Cindy Schultz / Times Union)

UAlbany's #14 Sam Rowley, left, gets some sidelines advice from head coach Will Brown during Saturday's game against Bucknell at the Sefcu Arena Nov. 23, 2013, in Abany, NY. (John Carl D'Annibale / Times Union) less

UAlbany's #14 Sam Rowley, left, gets some sidelines advice from head coach Will Brown during Saturday's game against Bucknell at the Sefcu Arena Nov. 23, 2013, in Abany, NY. (John Carl D'Annibale / Times ... more